An ADHD assessment, through a conversation with a GP.
An assessment looks carefully at your history and how things affect you now. It is a real-time video conversation with a qualified Australian GP, and it does not assume any particular outcome.
- Real-time video with a GP
- Coordinated with your regular GP, with consent
- Information from people who know you, with permission
Why it takes a conversation
ADHD can look different in every adult, and other things can look similar.
That is why an assessment is never a quick checklist. Your GP will build a picture of your life from childhood to now, consider other explanations such as sleep, mood or stress, and explain their thinking to you.
- A real-time conversation with a GP
- Time to ask your own questions
What’s involved
What your GP will talk through with you.
ADHD can look different from person to person, and other things can look similar. Your GP will take the time to understand your story, which may include questionnaires and, with your permission, input from someone who knows you well.
- Your history, from childhood to now
- How things show up at work, study, home and in relationships
- Whether something else could explain it
- Any previous reports or school records
What an assessment explores
The areas your GP will ask about.
Every assessment is different. These are some of the areas a GP commonly explores, alongside other things that can look similar.
Check your eligibility
Attention and focus
How you manage attention in different settings, and what helps or gets in the way.
Organisation and planning
How you approach tasks, time, deadlines and everyday admin.
Energy and restlessness
How you experience restlessness or energy levels across the day.
Impulsivity
How you make decisions in the moment and how that affects you.
Mood, sleep and stress
Other factors that can affect attention and need to be considered too.
When things started
Whether experiences go back to childhood and how they have changed over time.
Your assessment, start to finish
Before, during and after.
Knowing what happens at each stage makes the process easier to plan around.
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Before
Before your assessment
Gather what you can: a list of current medicines, past diagnoses, and any school reports or previous assessments. Think about whether someone who knows you well could share their observations.
- Reports and records
- Someone who knows you
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During
During your assessment
Your GP will talk with you about your history and how things affect you now, may use standard questionnaires, and will consider other possible explanations. You can ask questions at any point.
- Real-time video
- Your questions answered
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After
After your assessment
Your GP will explain what they found and talk through appropriate next steps. Some assessments continue over more than one consultation, and follow-up can be booked with the same team.
- A clear explanation
- Follow-up if needed
After your assessment
Possible next steps.
Your GP will explain what they found and talk through what they think is appropriate for you. Every possible next step carries the same weight.
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Advice and information
Practical guidance and information relevant to your circumstances.
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Further assessment
More consultations or investigations if your GP needs a clearer picture.
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A referral
Referral to another health professional or service where that is more appropriate.
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Ongoing monitoring
Scheduled follow-up consultations to see how things change over time.
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A management plan
If it is deemed medically appropriate, a plan you and your GP agree on together.
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No treatment
Sometimes the right outcome is no treatment, and your GP will explain why.
An assessment does not guarantee any particular diagnosis, treatment or outcome. Your GP will explain their reasoning and you can ask questions about any of these options.
How it works
Get started
See whether an assessment consultation suits you.
Answer a few short questions, and we will point you toward the right next step.
- About 3 minutes
- Confidential
- No obligation
This questionnaire does not provide a diagnosis and does not guarantee that any particular treatment will be recommended. Individual results vary based on your circumstances. Assessment findings do not guarantee a particular diagnosis, treatment or outcome.
Does an assessment mean I will be diagnosed with ADHD?
No. An assessment is about understanding what is going on for you. Your GP may find that ADHD does not explain your experiences, or that further assessment or a referral is needed.
Can I be assessed by telehealth?
Many people can begin an assessment by video. Telehealth is not suitable for everyone, and your GP may recommend in-person assessment or a specialist referral depending on your circumstances.
What should I bring?
Photo ID, a list of any current medicines, details of past diagnoses, and any previous reports or school reports you can find. None of these are essential to get started.
Can a family member or partner be involved?
Yes, with your permission. Observations from someone who knows you well can help your GP build a fuller picture, either by joining part of a consultation or by completing a questionnaire.
Will my school reports help?
They can. Old school reports sometimes describe how things were for you as a child. They are helpful but not essential, so do not worry if you cannot find them.
I already have a diagnosis. Do I need a new assessment?
Not necessarily. A treatment review consultation may suit you better. Your GP will look at your existing reports and talk through what is appropriate.